Handcuff holster



Jan. 17, 1933. R E 1,894,540

HANDCUFF HOLSTER Filed Dec. 29, 1930 Patented Jan. I 17, 1933 U STATES AUGUST 1). PELRCE, F OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA HANDCUFF HOLSTER Application filed December 29, 1930. Serial No. 505,317.

This invention is for a handcufi holster adapted to use with the rigid stock type of 7 handcuffs.

The customary method of carrying hand-- cuffs is by depositing them loosely in the pockets from which they are usually withdrawn with difficulty. The main object of the invention there-. fore is to provide means for carrying rigid stock handcuffs from which means the cuffs may be easily, quickly and positively removed and in which the cuffs are quickly and conveniently replaced. Another object of the invention is to pro- 5 vide the device outlined with a loop through which the belt of the wearer may be passed for supporting the holster in a comfortable and convenient position. Other objects and advantages willbecome apparent when the following descrip tion is read on the drawing forming a part of this specification.

The invention consists of a shield having a pocket formed at the lower end, a clip centrally disposed above the pocket adapted to grip the stock of a pairof handcuffs, and a loop formed at the rear adjacent the top for cooperation with a belt, the entire device being formed of leather or other suitable material, and reenforced with stiffening material such as sheet metal interposed between layers of leather.

The invention is adequately illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which Fig. 1 is a front elevation of the invention; Fig. 2 is a sectional elevation taken transversely through the center of the device; and Fig. 3 is a section taken on line 33 of Fig. 1. 7

Similar reference characters are used to indicate identical parts throughout the several views. I

The shield is formed of two plies of leather 10 and 11 and forming respectively, the front and back of the shield. An interposed sheet of semi-rigid material 12, such as sheet metal, provides the necessary stiffening, and a body for attachment of the clips, the interposed sheet being less extensive than the front and back cover members to permit stitching all. around, as at 18.

Secured to the interposed stiffening sheet by means'of rivets or welding is a pair of opposed arcuate clips 14 which are adapted .to grip the stock 15 of the handcufis indicated in thin lines in Fig. 1.

Secured to the bottom of the shield by stitching 16 is a semi-rigid pocket 17 formed of stiff leather, such as thin sole leather, so as to retain its shape for ready and convenient insertion of the nipper cuff 18.

Secured to the back cover 11, as at 19 and 20,'is a belt loop 21 which may be passed over the belt, such as a cartridge or trousers belt,

for carrying the holster.

The operation and use of the device is clearly shown on the drawing and it is believed that a description thereof would be superficial.

However, it will be understood that variations in construction and arrangement of parts which are consistent with the appended claims may be resorted to without detracting from the spirit or scope of the invention or sacrificing any of its advantages.

I claim 1. A handcuff holster, in combination with a handculf, a semi-rigid shield, a shallow sheath disposed at the lower end of the shield and adapted to receive the lower portion of the handcufi to permit swinging the upper portionthereof away from the shield, a pair of opposed arcuately formed spring clips adjacent the upper end ofthe shield for gripping the rigid stock of the han-dculf and adapted to permit removal of the handcuff by drawing the handcuff outwardly from the shield and belt attaching means for said shield.

2. A handcufi holster comprising a semirigid shield, a shallow sheath disposed at the lower end ofsaid shield adapted to receive only the lower portion of a handcuff, a pair of opposed oppositely formed arcuate spring clips secured to said shield above the L sheath, said shield being adapted to permit pivotal movement of the end of the cufi whereby the stock of the same may be swung into and out of engagement with the clip without removal from the sheath.

3. A handeufi holster comprising a shield v 7 reinforced with semi-rigid material, a sheath secured to said shield and adapted to receive only the lower portion of a and and a pair of opposed spring clips secured to said shield and adapted to receive the stock of said cufi when the stock is moved toward the shield.

In testimony whereof I have aflixed my signature.

AUGUST D. PEIBOE. 

